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Originally Posted by David
Even if they are not original to this kris i am willing to bet that they are at least tradition done and have been a part of the piece for some time. I don't quite understand the point of collecting ethnographic pieces if we then go ahead and change the piece to meet our own personal aesthetic. Now if it were a recent addition that was poorly crafted or installed or was done outside the culture in a manner that did not speak to the a cultural aesthetic integrity i might consider having the piece proper "restored". But that doesn't seem to be the case with these baca-baca, even if they do seem a bit large.
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I see it differently. I don't see it as being attached to the Kris for some time or traditionally done. Even if it were on the Kris for some time and made in the Philippines, and traditionally done, if it's a poor job,..... it's a poor job.
Cato mentions in his book about Kris' having handles modified (elongated). to fit American soldiers hands. I have one of these examples. Am I going to cut it back down to it's original length? No, why because it looks good to me, even though it's slightly long, I would prefer to leave it as it is because it aesthetically fitting to me.
[QUOTE=David] I don't quite understand the point of collecting ethnographic pieces if we then go ahead and change the piece to meet our own personal aesthetic. QUOTE]
A majority of collectors do, some more than others. Some won't admit to it.
In the end, all that matters on Bill's Kris, is, that he's happy with his toys.
Post more Bill.
